Welcome Parents and Student Athletes! South Forsyth High School Cheerleading Try-out Informational Meeting

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1 Welcome Parents and Student Athletes! South Forsyth High School Cheerleading Try-out Informational Meeting

2 Meet the Coaches Varsity Competition Coach: Shayla Brawner Asst. Competition Coach: Linzy Johnson Varsity Football Sideline Coach: Rebecca Hewitt JV Sideline Coach: Melissa Connealy Freshmen Sideline Coach: Amy Tillery

3 Try-out Dates Try-out Clinic Football Sideline/Competition Cheerleading: Feb. 29 March 3, 2016; 4:00 6:30 pm* (Aux. Gym) *Rising Freshmen; 5:00 6:30 pm Try-outs for Football Sideline/Competition: March 4, 2016; 4:00 pm 10:00 pm (Aux. Gym) Teams will be posted at the conclusion of all try-outs on the school website - SFHS Competition Cheerleading and SFHS Cheerleading Football respectively.

4 Try-out Procedures Be on time and collect number upon arriving each day from the check-in table. Dress appropriately for cheerleading activities and secure hair away from the face. Students are not allowed to participate with finger nails over GHSA regulation (which is described as long enough to make indentions on hand when making a fist) or artificial nails. This is a safety concern and will be enforced all season. Student are not allowed to wear jewelry of any kindnecklaces, rings, earrings, nose-rings, bracelets, anklets, bellyring, etc. This is a safety concern and will be enforced all season.

5 Try-out Procedures Cont. Everyone must wear black shorts and a plain white, fitted shirt for the actual try-out on Friday March 4! Participants should stay on task and remember the entire process is a tryout. Video taping or the use of electronic devices during the try-out clinic and try-outs is prohibited. Try-out clinic and Try-outs are closed sessions. This is a safety concern and will be enforced all season.

6 Eligibility Varsity Competition/FB 9 th -12 th graders, according to skill JV Competition 9 th 11 th grades, according to skill Varsity Football Sideline 11 th 12 th graders, according to skill JV Football Sideline 10 th graders Freshmen Football Sideline 9 th graders

7 Available Spots Varsity Competition: JV Competition: Varsity Sideline: JV Sideline: Freshmen Sideline: 12 20

8 South Forsyth Cheerleading Expectations Attend all choreography sessions. Participate in all fund raisers and community service activities. Maintain high academic standards and moral standards. Attend all games and practices. Participate in all pre/post-game activities and preparations. Participate in all play-off games regardless of holidays and All-star Cheerleading. Comply with All-star policy. Abide by Cheerleading Handbook and SFHS Student Handbook. If there are conflicts, the athlete should meet with the coach - in advance!

9 Requirements for Varsity Competition Cheerleading 8 minute mile run Cheer/Chant with skill incorporation Dance Consecutive Jumps (toe-touch, pike, and hurdler) with skill Tumbling Running tumbling minimum: Layout Standing tumbling minimum: Standing tuck Stunting advanced skills and dismounts

10 Requirements for JV Competition Cheerleading Timed mile run Cheer/Chant with skill incorporation Dance ( hurdler Consecutive Jumps (toe-touch, pike, and Tumbling Running tumbling minimum: Round-off, backhandspring Standing tumbling minimum: backhandspring Stunting Intermediate skills and dismounts

11 Approximate Cost Obligations Varsity Competition Estimated investment: $ First Payment: $ due May 2 nd Payments include things such as: uniform usage fee, camp clothes, camp fees, shoes, bows, bloomers, booster club dues, bags, competition gifts, warm-ups, choreography, music, camp, competition fees, etc. This is an estimate and does not include Letterman Jackets or Private Lessons!

12 Approximate Cost Obligations JV Competition Estimated Investment: $ First Payment: $ due May 2 nd Payments include things such as: competition shoes, bow, practice outfit, bloomers, competition shirt, choreography, music, transportation, competition gifts, uniform usage fee, etc. JV Team Members will be expected to participate in all fundraisers organized by the coach to help offset some of the cost.

13 Date Obligations for Varsity Competition Cheerleading Try-outs: Feb 29 March 4, 2016; 4:00 pm 6:30 pm First comp booster meeting: March 14, 2016; 6:30pm Uniform fitting: March 8, 2016; 4:00 6:00pm Community Service: TBD Team meetings, weekly: Date TBD; 4:00 5:30pm Varsity Comp Skills Camp: Jun 6 7, 2016 Choreography Camp: June 9 10, 2016 (Varsity) JV TBD Summer Conditioning - 3 days per week; Off weeks June 24 July 11, Minicamp: July 18 21, 2016, 8am PGMS The athlete should meet with the coach to discuss all conflicts in advance.

14 Requirements for Varsity Timed mile run Sideline Cheerleading Cheer/Chant with skill incorporation Dance ( hurdler Jumps (toe-touch, pike, and Tumbling Standing tumbling minimum: Backhandspring, Tuck preferred Stunting Intermediate skills and dismounts

15 Requirements for 9 th and JV Football Sideline Cheerleading Timed mile run Cheer/Chant Dance ( hurdler Jumps (toe-touch, pike, and Tumbling None Stunting basic skills and dismounts

16 Approximate Cost Obligations Varsity Sideline Cheerleading Estimated investment: $ First Payment: $ due March 7 th Payments include things such as: uniform usage fees, shoes, bows, bloomers, warm-ups, spirit apparel, etc. This estimate does not include Letterman Jackets for Varsity, pregame meals, homecoming events, etc. Team members will be required to participate in all fundraisers organized by the coach to help offset some of the additional cost.

17 Approximate Cost Obligations JV & 9 th Sideline Cheerleading Estimated investment: $ First Payment $ due March 7 th Payments include things such as: uniform usage fees, shoes, bows, bloomers, warm-ups, spirit apparel, etc. Team members will be expected to participate in all fundraisers organized by the coach to help offset some of the additional cost.

18 Date Obligations for Sideline Cheerleading Try-outs: Feb 29 March 4, 2016; 4:00 pm 6:30 pm Team meetings will take place after try-outs. First parent meeting: March 7, 2016; 6:00pm Uniform fitting: March 8, 2016; 4:00 6:00pm Community Service: TBD Sign Painting/Spirit Camp: August 6 and August 13, 2016 Picture Day: August 6, 2016 Practice/Conditioning: TBD Comp Region: November 5, 2016 Football Play-offs: TBA The athlete should meet with the coach to discuss all conflicts in advance.

19 Parent Support Participate in fundraisers set by the coach Homecoming Preparations & Pre-Game Meals Attend Games & Competitions Provide Transportation when needed Serve on committees/volunteer We cannot continue to run a successful program without positive parent support and involvement!

20 Other Items of Interest Must pass 5 out of 7 classes for GHSA eligibility! Physical Form, Participation Waiver and Concussion Awareness forms are required to participate! Submit these forms in the exact order stated on the website: Coaches Evaluation, as applicable, and Teacher Evaluation as well as Online Application are also required to participate. ALL forms must be submitted to COACH BRAWNER BY 4pm on Feb. 26, 2016 in Room This is a firm deadline.

21 Physical Submission Instructions Page 1-Cover Page- Click Here > Cover Page Physical Page 2- History Form - PPE-4.pdf If Page- As Needed- Athlete with Special Needs- Supplemental History Form Page3- Physical Examination Form Page 4- Clearance Form Page 5- Student/Parent Concussion Awareness Form - Click Below Form_Rev-2015.pdf Page 6- Forsyth County School System Athletic Participation Form - on_form.pdf Page 7- Blanket Permission to Participate Form

22 Other Submission Instructions Coaches Evaluation Required for any cheerleader that has not previously cheered at SFHS. MUST be completed by SCHOOL coach. IF you have not had prior SCHOOL cheer experience, please do not complete an evaluation form. Teacher Evaluation Must be completed by all teachers and submitted to Coach Brawner, Room 1603 in paper form no later than Feb. 26, 2016 at 4:00 pm. Online Application Click HERE to complete the online application no later than Feb. 26, 2016 at 4:00 pm.

23 Closing Comments Varsity Sideline and Varsity Competition require hard work and dedication! No one is guaranteed a spot on any team even if you were on the team before. Each girl is judged individually on her skills. Picking the team is like putting together pieces of a puzzle. We are looking for well-rounded athletes for all teams. All decisions made by the Coaches are FINAL.

24 Save the Date! Cheerleading Tryouts Feb. 29 March 4, 2016! Packets Due Feb. 26, 2016